Structured vs. Unstructured Data
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What characterizes structured data?

  • Is typically text-heavy
  • Contains irregularities and ambiguities
  • Organized in an unstructured manner
  • Adheres to a pre-defined data model (correct)

Which of the following is an example of structured data?

  • Audio files
  • NoSQL databases
  • PDF documents
  • Excel files (correct)

What makes unstructured data difficult to analyze using traditional programs?

  • Predefined data model
  • Relationship between rows and columns
  • Presence of irregularities and ambiguities (correct)
  • Conformance to a tabular format

In which context is the ability to analyze unstructured data especially relevant?

<p>Big Data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data includes information like pictures and videos?

<p>Unstructured data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of unstructured data?

<p>Excel files (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to the columns in a dataset?

<p>Variables (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for an attribute in a dataset?

<p>Entity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In data analysis, what do rows correspond to in a dataset?

<p>Observations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of variable can only take on specific, distinct values with no intermediate values possible?

<p>Discrete Variable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for a data object in a dataset?

<p>Entity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of data analysis, what does a field represent?

<p>A variable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of considering temporal autocorrelation when working with time series data?

<p>To understand that values of two measurements close in time are often very similar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is an example of spatial data according to the text?

<p>Weather data (precipitation, temperature, pressure) collected for various geographical locations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of spatial data, what does spatial autocorrelation refer to?

<p>The similarity between objects that are physically close (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a data structure?

<p>The collection of data values and relationships among them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to organize and store data efficiently in a computer?

<p>To ensure that data can be accessed and modified efficiently (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of temporal data is crucial for understanding temporal autocorrelation?

<p>The values of measurements close in time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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